ESPN.com · Oct 25, 2015
LeBron returns to practice, on course for opener
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- LeBron James practiced Sunday for the first time since receiving an anti-inflammatory injection in his lower back and is on track to play in the Cleveland Cavaliers' season opener in Chicago.
"It's a good sign. It's a good step," said Cavs coach David Blatt. "We'll see how he responds later today and tomorrow, but he did a great job practicing today and hopefully that bodes well for Tuesday."
James was unable to participate in full-contact practice for close to two weeks after receiving the shot in his back. He received the same shot in January and missed two weeks of the regular season.
This time, however, the shot was planned as a preventative measure.